So as I’m sure you all know, I had my first book signing event at Bank Square Books in Mystic, CT last Saturday. Mystic is a fantastic town and I was thrilled my first signing was there and at a great indie store as well.
Admittedly, this photo is from last September when I was in Mystic on vacation, but I didn’t take nearly as many pictures on Saturday as I should have and this gives a good sense of what the town is like.
I brought along my trusty entourage of my brother (the muscle to carry all my materials) and my mom (moral support extraordinaire). I talked to lots of people (including catching up with my 2nd cousin once removed who lives in Mystic), gave out a bunch of bookmarks, and sold some books (some even to complete strangers!). All in all, I’d call it a successful event.
My display of books and bookmarks…lovely bookmark fan the creative work of my brother (now he can’t say I never give him credit for anything!).
A new reader and the baby bump making an appearance as well!
We even made it home in time to watch the UConn men’s basketball team win their Final Four game! I know it was a little far for my some of local friends to make it, and I’m hoping to book a signing a little closer to home, but baby time is fast approaching so we’ll have to see about that. And I’ve got to admit it kind of exhausted me a bit…took a nice long nap Sunday afternoon.
How was your weekend?
Congratulations!! Looks like you had a very nice time!! And congrats about the new baby on the way!!! All the best of luck with it all!!!
Thanks for the well wishes, Margaret!
Cool. Plus I didn’t know you were expecting. How exciting!
Yup, baby on the way, due in June! Thanks!
Nice post, so I tweeted it. Congrats!
Thanks for tweeting, Sharon! I just followed you. 🙂
I’m glad it went well! Signings can be pretty exhausting. I’m always pumped with adrenaline during them, and then I have to crash afterward. I hope this is the first of many!
Oh it was very exhausting, Anna! I crashed pretty hard for two days after it. Thanks!
Glad it was a successful event, Katie. You look great!
Thanks, Kai! Starting to really feel big and uncomfortable, so it’s good to know I don’t necessarily look that way. It was nice to, ya know, not wear sweatpants all day too. 😉
Glad all went well, Katie. The table setup looks nice, and so do you.
Thanks, Leona! You’re too sweet.
I love seeing pics of authors out in the wild. 😉 Glad you had a good time!
“Authors out in the wild”…love it! Thanks!
Glad you had such a successful and fun signing! And congratulations on your baby! 🙂
Thanks, Ann! Certainly an exciting time in my life with books and babies. 🙂
What’s that? *Baby bump*? Oh, BABY!
I’m glad you had the support and the backdrop of a lovely town and an independent bookstore.
Thanks, Mirka! The “baby bump” is starting to feel more like a baby basketball lately. The joys of the third trimester. 😉
Wonderful pictures. I’m happy you had a good signing, and you have a nice brother to help you. 🙂 Here’s to many more successful signings,
It was nice to have my brother and mom there. Glad you enjoyed the pics! Thanks for the well wishes.
What a wonderful display. Congratulations. On the signing and the baby bump. 🙂
Thanks, Rosalie! It was a good day. 🙂
I’m glad things went well! Such a cute baby bump! Mystic looks like a great little town, too!
Thanks, Meradeth! Not that anyone would say I looked terrible or anything, but it’s nice to hear the bump is cute. 😉
Congratulations!! You look amazing!!
Awww, thanks!